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#2110 of 2,228 schools in WA
Walnut Grove Elementary
Elementary School · Vancouver School District · Vancouver, WA
A Vancouver School District elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6103 NE 72ND AVE, Vancouver, WA 98661
- Math 29% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 30% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Walnut Grove Elementary score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2018, to 29% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Walnut Grove Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Portland map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 67Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,006/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Vancouver), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,037
Median home value
$424,700
Median rent
$1,440/mo
College educated
26.8%
Homeownership
40.9%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98661; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skinner Elementary Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.0private | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Harry S Truman Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 487 | Compare → |
| Peter S Ogden ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 614 | Compare → |
| Sonshine Christian ElementaryPrivate · tuition | 4.2private | K–6 | 1.7 mi | 82 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Vancouver School District
- Schools in district
- 45
- Rank in district
- #36 of 40
- District spending per student
- $17,999NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Walnut Grove Elementary is listed in Vancouver School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Walnut Grove Elementary
Walnut Grove Elementary is a public elementary school in Vancouver, WA, part of Vancouver School District, serving approximately 674 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,110 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Walnut Grove Elementary
What grades does Walnut Grove Elementary serve?
Walnut Grove Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Walnut Grove Elementary?
Walnut Grove Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 674 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Grove Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Grove Elementary is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Walnut Grove Elementary rank in WA?
Walnut Grove Elementary ranks #2,110 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Walnut Grove Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Walnut Grove Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Walnut Grove Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Walnut Grove Elementary has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Walnut Grove Elementary a charter school?
No, Walnut Grove Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Walnut Grove Elementary a Title I school?
No, Walnut Grove Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Walnut Grove Elementary?
58.6% of students at Walnut Grove Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 674
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Clark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.3%
- Phone
- (360) 313-3000
- Area population (ZIP 98661)
- 52,027
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98661; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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